CAUCUS CELEBRATES TIMBUCTOO CLIMATE AND CAREERS INSTITUTE AS THEY HOSTS THIRD SUMMER COHORT
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK) – Timbuctoo Climate and Careers Institute hosted its cohort of students for this summer, marking the third consecutive year of the program.
The program, which was created in partnership with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and CUNY Medgar Evers College, brings high school students from New York City to the ESF campus in Newcomb. The program exposes students to green spaces they may not otherwise have access to, as well as to green careers, with the aim of diversifying students’ career considerations.
The program was championed by the Adirondack Council’s "Forever Adirondacks" Director, Aaron Mair, the state’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, led by Caucus Chair Assemblymember Solages and State Senator Zellnor Myrie.
Caucus Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages said, "On behalf of the entire Caucus, I am thrilled to have once again been a part of the Timbuctoo Climate and Careers Institute. This incredible initiative helps empower youth of color by diversifying the career opportunities they can explore by offering these students from New York City access to green spaces and green careers in the Adirondack Park. The impact of this initiative reflects the need to create inclusive and sustainable pathways for the next generation of environmental leaders from all walks of life. Supporting programs like this one allows New Yorkers to garner a deeper appreciation for the Adirondack Park's significance and promote environmental conservation across the entire state. Congratulations to this year’s class and to everyone who contributed to making this vision a reality. We look forward to expanding upon this historic investment with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and CUNY Medgar Evers College.”
"It's incredibly exciting to welcome the third cohort of the Timbuctoo Summer Climate and Careers Institute. This incredible partnership between Medgar Evers College and SUNY-ESF will introduce young people to environmental career paths, teach them about New York's Black history, and help them explore the Adirondacks' natural wonders. Congratulations to all the participants and program staff- I expect great things from each of you!" Said Senator Zellnor Myrie.
About the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus
The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus is a eighty member body of state legislators representing a quarter of residents across the State of New York from Long Island, the metro New York City area, to Upstate. To learn more, visit bphacaucus.com.